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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 231.64 and 63.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 231.64 and 63.19 is: 94.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 231.64 = 63.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/231.64 = 63.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 231.64 × 63.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 14,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,636.59/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.73

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